Submissions by eleazerobeng (Eleazer Obeng)

Dear Mum,
Since I knew how to say 'I love you',
I knew something was up.
My little mind back then tried to explain it, till now I still ask why.
I hid behind you
so they wouldn't call me names
but that didn’t help.
Regardless of my cell make-up,
I'm already soft and I’m trying
...but I can't.
I just want to stay alive and come home so I can fall asleep on your shoulders.

Dear Dad,
From your eyes I see disappointment
I know, I'm disappointed too.
I want to make you proud,
just hold on to me a little longer ...